Politics

Council workers across Scotland are being urged to reject an “unfair and unacceptable” pay offer.

Gordon MP Colin Clark attended a drop in event at the House of Commons recently to pledge his support to help ban the use and sale of electric shock collars.

This week the Prime Minister announced a review into the health of the news media, including the regional and local press.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will lead a debate in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday) to celebrate the centenary of women having the right to vote in the UK.

Hundreds of driving tests across Scotland today (Monday) and tomorrow have been cancelled due to strike action by examiners over the new test and working patterns.

Mid Formartine councillor Andrew Hassan is to hold his latest Surgery at Meldrum Academy during the school lunch hour next week.

An independent panel is being set up to provide expert advice to ensure the Scottish Government’s named person service is workable.

A local councillor has criticised proposals from the Boundary Commission which would see Methlick split in two and placed in different constituencies for Westminster elections.

An innovative Aberdeenshire Council scheme which encourages people to become teachers has received a major award at a recent ceremony.

Two planning enforcement notices have been served by Aberdeenshire Council on Avant Homes in respect of the former Kingseat Hospital development near Newmachar.

An MSP has launched a collaborative project for students at college in the North East to create a film around the dangers of social media including sexting and revenge porn.

An election is to be held for the re-established Ellon Community Council next week.

The Scottish Government has revealed it will continue to support businesses in the North-East with continued transitional relief for office spaces.

MP for Gordon, Colin Clark, has handed over his council salary to two local causes.

Following a run of 19 sold-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Alex Salmond is refusing to rule out an early return to the stage.

Two thirds of the votes cast in the general election in Scotland were “wasted” and had no impact on the result, according to a new report.

A North East MP has called for the Aberdeen bypass to be opened up to pedestrians and cyclists for a day before it opens to traffic to emulate an event to mark the completion of the Queensferry Crossing.

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin has backed Scottish Labour’s bid to bring legislation in parliament which could help end period poverty in Scotland.